Pesthuiswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis energy-efficient apartment on Kolffpad sits in a lively part of Leiden, built in 2017 with label A. At €1,186 a month, the rent is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €1,523, a keen price for a 58 m² home. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Pesthuiswijk is a dense, urban area with 2,270 residents, mostly young adults: over half are between 25 and 45, and a third are 15 to 25. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (3,029 per km²) and is classified as very strongly urban. Most homes are flats, and the area has a lively, transient feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For your morning coffee, an AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are close: De Leidse Houtschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Bonaventura Lyceum (secondary) is a couple of streets away. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via MVGM Wonen and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Kolffpad 164, Leiden
Data from Pesthuiswijk
Data from Pesthuiswijk
45 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Kolffpad 164, Leiden
Yes, it is competitive. The average rent in Pesthuiswijk is €1,523, so this apartment is 22% cheaper. For a 58 m² flat built in 2017 with energy label A, the price per m² (€20.45) is also below the neighbourhood average of €21.06. Given the modern build and efficient label, it offers good value.
Homes in this neighbourhood are let in an average of 17 days, which is relatively fast. Of the 84 rentals that were taken off the market, the average listing period was 17 days. So if you are interested, it is worth acting promptly.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation. The building was constructed in 2017, so it meets current building regulations.
Pesthuiswijk is ideal for young professionals and students. Over half of residents are between 25 and 45, and a third are 15 to 25. It is a very urban area with a high density of addresses, plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, and the train station is a 14-minute walk away.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam straightforward.
Yes, several. An AH to go is 673 metres away (about 8 minutes on foot), and a full Albert Heijn is 927 metres away (around 11 minutes). There is also an Aldi at 729 metres and a Jumbo at 935 metres.
Primary school De Leidse Houtschool is 476 metres away (a 6-minute walk). For secondary education, the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both about 594 metres away (around 7 minutes). There are also special education schools nearby.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pesthuiswijk
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